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🛩 Mitsubishi F-2A (Single-Seat Multirole Fighter)

General Information

Type: Multirole Fighter / Fighter-Bomber

Origin: Japan (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries & Lockheed Martin)

Crew: 1 (F-2A), 2 (F-2B trainer)

Entered Service: 2000

Number Built: ~94 (F-2A/B combined)

⚙️ Dimensions

Length: 15.52 m (50 ft 11 in)

Wingspan: 11.13 m (36 ft 6 in)

Height: 4.96 m (16 ft 3 in)

Wing Area: 34.84 m² (375 ft²) — about 25% larger than F-16’s

⚖️ Weights

Empty Weight: 9,527 kg (21,000 lb)

Normal Takeoff Weight: ~13,500 kg (29,760 lb)

Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,100 kg (48,720 lb)

⚡ Powerplant

Engine: 1 × General Electric F110-GE-129 turbofan (license-built by IHI)

Thrust: 17,000 lbf (76 kN) dry / 29,000 lbf (129 kN) with afterburner

🚀 Performance

Maximum Speed: Mach 2.0 (~2,120 km/h or 1,320 mph)

Combat Range: ~833 km (518 mi)

Ferry Range: ~3,400 km (2,100 mi) with drop tanks

Service Ceiling: 18,000 m (59,000 ft)

Rate of Climb: 254 m/s (50,000 ft/min)

🧭 Avionics & Systems

Radar: Mitsubishi J/APG-1 — world’s first operational AESA radar (active electronically scanned array)

Upgraded Radar: J/APG-2 (enhanced detection and missile guidance)

Fly-by-wire: 3-axis digital FBW system

Cockpit: Large color MFDs, wide-angle HUD, HOTAS control

EW Suite: Mitsubishi J/ALQ-7 ECM, RWR, and countermeasure dispensers

🔫 Armament

Internal Gun:

1 × 20 mm JM61A1 Vulcan cannon (511 rounds)

Hardpoints:

13 total (11 underwing, 1 centerline, 1 under fuselage)

Maximum External Load: 8,000 kg (17,600 lb)

Air-to-Air Missiles:

AAM-3 (IR short-range)

AAM-4 / AAM-4B (active radar, medium-range)

AIM-7 Sparrow / AIM-9 Sidewinder (compatibility retained)

Air-to-Surface Weapons:

ASM-1 / ASM-2 (anti-ship missiles)

JDAM, bombs, rockets, or guided munitions

Drop Tanks:

Up to 3 × 600-gallon external fuel tanks

🛡 Notable Features

Enlarged wings for better payload and fuel capacity

Carbon-fiber composite wing structure (reduced weight)

Advanced Japanese avionics and radar systems

Designed primarily for air defense and anti-ship strike roles

Bright two-tone blue camouflage distinctive to JASDF

🐟 Who is Sameko Saba

She’s an independent, English-speaking VTuber who debuted on June 28, 2025.

Her character design: she’s portrayed as a “fish girl” (with cat-ears and a shark/fish motif) living in a lighthouse.
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Some relevant profile details:

Birthday: June 20.

Height listed as ~150 cm (4′11″) in her profile.
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Fanbase name: “Kaniki” (which means “crab bros” combining Japanese kani for crab + aniki for brother) because of her seafood/fish motif.

🚀 Why she’s gained attention

Prior to or at debut she had extremely rapid growth on YouTube, achieving 1 million+ subscribers within ~3 days of her debut stream.
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The name and theme are playful: “Sameko Saba” appears to play on Japanese words (“same” = shark, “saba” = mackerel) aligning with her fish/shark theme.
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She has merchandise: a collab with brand OMOCAT includes hoodies, T-shirts, tote bags, etc.
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Her design and debut had strong production backing (rigging, designer credits, trademark filing) indicating a professional approach even as an independent.
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🎮 Content & Style

She streams in English.
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She shares an affinity for retro games, collecting consoles, and a laid-back style atmosphere (fish motif, lighthouse setting).

Her catchphrase “yoho! 🐟” appears in her introduction.
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📌 Key Facts & Lore

Lore-wise: she lives and works in a lighthouse by the sea. Her motif involves boats/paper boats, seashell collecting, ocean themes.

The model: design by illustrator/network of riggers: designer “shouu‐kun”, illustration by Shiina 2256, rigging by cillia & MwisterCrunchy according to profile.

Trademark: Early May 2025 she/management filed a U.S. trademark for the name “Sameko Saba” for entertainment services.

✅ Why she stands out

The extremely rapid subscriber growth indicates significant pre-buzz and/or strong marketing.

The independent status (not tied to major agency) gives her potentially more flexibility and novelty in the VTuber ecosystem.

Distinct thematic identity: fish/shark/lighthouse, which helps in a crowded market.

Merchandise and branding already in motion: indicates she’s aiming for broader reach beyond just streaming.

⚠️ Things to keep in mind

While she is independent, the level of production (trademarks, brand collab, rapid growth) suggests a significant investment — something to consider if evaluating her style vs grassroots indie creators.

Some speculation in the community links her to other well-known VTubers (for voice similarity or prior identities) though nothing officially confirmed so far.
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As with many VTubers, her content might evolve rapidly; early streams may differ in format/style compared to later ones.